3D printers are used in the medical industry for everything from device design concepts, functional prototypes, and tooling to training and simulation of complicated surgeries.
Materials for these projects range from unique multi-material systems that reproduce tissue to design intent to production-grade, high-performance thermoplastics that give designers the freedom to create innovative products.
Materials described in this white paper include:
| MATERIAL | KEY CHARACTERISTICS |
|---|---|
| ABS-M30, ABSplus | Versatile, tough |
| ABS-ESD7 | Electrostatic discharge resistant |
| ABS-M30i | Biocompatible |
| ABSi | Translucent |
| ASA | UV stable |
| PC | Strong (tension) |
| PC-ABS | Strong (impact) |
| PC-ISO | Biocompatible |
| PLA | Fast draft printing, high-resolution parts |
| ULTEM 9085 resin | Mechanically well-rounded |
| ULTEM 1010 resin | Biocompatible, highest heat resistance |
| PPSF | Resistance (thermal/chemical) |
| FDM Nylon 12 | Strong (high fatigue resistance) |
| FDM Nylon 12CF | Highest flexural strength. Highest stiffness-to-weight ratio. |
| FDM Nylon 6 | Strong (impact), tough (high fatigue resistance) |
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